§ 57. Mr. H. Hyndasked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty what are the terms and 201W conditions of service of officers and men employed in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary; and what provision is made for them in case of accident or illness.
§ Mr. HayThe basic terms and conditions of service, including sick pay, for officers and men of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service, are in conformity with those applicable to Merchant Navy men under late provisions of the Merchant Shipping Acts, and with agreements reached on the National Maritime Board.
Officers and ratings killed or sustaining injury whilst on duty are compensated under the Injury Warrant framed under the Superannuation Acts, or under the Industrial Injuries Act, whichever is applicable.
The following is a summary of the main provisions involved:
Generally when in this country, officers and ratings receive treatment under the National Health scheme although in certain circumstances the facilities of Service hospitals and the Admiralty medical organisation may be used. When abroad Royal Fleet. Auxiliary men receive free medical attention, including treatment in Service hospitals where available. The basic sick pay conditions are in line with those in force for the Merchant Navy generally. In addition Contract Officers and Ratings receive additional benefits so that their conditions are comparable to those of similar Civil Service Grades.An officer covered by the Order-in-Council on superannuation who is killed on duty, or who retired by reason of an injury sustained on duty, would be dealt with for compensation purposes upnder the Injury Warrant framed under the Superannuation Acts, or under the Industrial Injuries Act where that would be to his advantage. Absence from duty resulting from lesser injury would be covered by the more favourable of sick pay or Industrial Injuries Act benefit. Ratings are covered by the Industrial Injuries Act in respect of death or injury on duty.